Chip and Dale Have a Fall Picnic in July at Hollywood Studios. Seriously, Disney, It’s July! That does not mean we are complaining, at all. Chip and Dale are our favorite character meet and greets, and this was over-the-top cute, but it is July!
Monday we went to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to enjoy a morning walk around the park and see what was new. While walking around, we caught Chip & Dale hanging out having a fall picnic in front of The Hollywood Brown Derby.
Not much to write about if it was just the two chipmunks meeting and greeting guests, but the unusual thing was they were playing with jack-o-lanterns and having a fall picnic. They looked great with a gingham tablecloth in autumn colors and a picnic basket. Chip came over and led the group in a singing version of Rock a bye baby as the chipmunk held onto the pumpkin with his face on it.
Kinda early is all we are saying. We loved it though.
Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party Coming to the Disney Dream, Labels Added to Hand Dryers in Galaxy’s Edge, New Madame Leota Loungefly Backpack, Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern at Fort Wilderness Reopening on July 27th, and more.
New Disney Mickey And Friends Collection By Melody Ehsani Coming Soon! Get ready to celebrate International Friendship Day with the new Mickey And Friends Collection by Melody Ehsani that is coming on July 30th! It’s inspired in the beloved Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Pluto and Goofy but with a Melody Ehsani twist and 80s style.
All-New Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party Coming to the Disney Dream Prepare for an even more enchanting Disney Dream cruise experience this summer, as Disney Cruise Line presents an exciting new addition for guests to revel in – the dazzling and prismatic “Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party” set to unfold on the upper decks during select sailings
Walls Up at the Entrance of Muppet Courtyard Walls Up at the Entrance of Muppet Courtyard. It has been a hot minute since we got a chance to see our favorite Muppets in 3D. Since last we went Disney has started construction around the small landscaped area and walls in between the Muppet Courtyard aka Grand Ave., and Baseline Tap House.
Labels Added to Hand Dryers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Following Guest Confusion Labels Added to Hand Dryers in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Following Guest Confusion. If you are heading off the planet to Batuu in Disney’s Hollywood Studios be prepared to learn a different language, or at least keep a translator aka Disney Play app handy. Aurebesh, is everywhere around Galaxy’s Edge. You can find the writing from restrooms to Smuggler’s Run.
2023 Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days FULL Details Announced Attention Universal Orlando Passholders! Get ready to experience a wave of excitement and exclusive perks as the highly anticipated Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days return for 2023! From August 15 through September 30, 2023, Universal Orlando Resort is rolling out a plethora of incredible benefits and discounts to show their appreciation for their loyal Passholders. Here are all the details you need to know.
From Tokyo to Orlando: Every Haunted Mansion Attraction Since the opening of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion on August 9th, 1969, it has captured the hearts of all walking through its door. Its story is simple, but it took a lot of time and quite a lot of debate to work out.
Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party Coming to the Disney Dream, Labels Added to Hand Dryers in Galaxy’s Edge, New Madame Leota Loungefly Backpack, Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern at Fort Wilderness Reopening on July 27th
DVC Members Get 20% Discount on Walt Disney World VIP Tours This Summer
Walt Disney World offers a variety of tours for guests to plus their Disney experience. VIP Tours give guests a personalized experience with amazing perks and benefits. DVC members can save 20% on VIP Tours this summer!
From August 15 to September 30, 2023 (excluding September 2-4), eligible Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy 20% off of Walt Disney World’s VIP Tours.
The team at Disney VIP Tour Services will plan the most efficient, enjoyable way for groups up to 10 Guests to see and do the things on your list. Just tell your personal VIP Tour Guide what you’d like to see, and they’ll customize your day to your desire!
After being picked up from your Walt Disney World Resort accommodations in a private vehicle, enjoy unparalleled hospitality and experience some of your favorite attractions alongside a VIP Tour Guide.
Some of the personalized services include:
Pre-arrival planning
A flexible start time, picked by you
Visits to multiple theme parks* in one or more days
The ability to enjoy some of your favorite attractions efficiently
Shared insight from your highly knowledgeable VIP Tour Guide throughout your tour
*All VIP Tours require valid theme park admission, which is not included in the price of the tour.
Get essential details about the Disney Private VIP Tour.
Pricing: Ranging from $450 to $900 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). The tour must be a minimum of 7 continuous hours.
Reservations: Call (407) 560-4033 to book. Guests under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
Other Guided Tours
The Walt Disney World theme parks offer a variety of guided tours! Take a look:
Magic Kingdom
Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour: 5-hour look at the most iconic theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. $114 per guest plus tax
Epcot
Epcot Seas Adventures-DiveQuest: A scuba experience with guaranteed calm seas, no current, unlimited visibility, and incredible marine life and coral. $219 per guest plus tax
Epcot Seas Adventures-Dolphins in Depth: Fascinating and intimate 2-hour dolphin encounter. $199 per guest plus tax
Behind the Seeds: Explore the future of agriculture during this up-close and personal backstage walking tour of The Land Pavilion. $35 per guest plus tax
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Up Close with Rhinos: Meet these mighty—but gentle—giants in a special viewing area for a wildlife experience like no other! $45 per guest plus tax
Savor the Savannah: Enjoy the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park with a private safari, African-inspired tapas, beverages and more. $174 per guest plus tax
Wild Africa Trek: Embark on a privately-guided, VIP expedition full of close encounters with exotic African wildlife! $199 per guest plus tax
Caring for Giants: Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park—and learn what it takes to care for them. $35 per guest plus tax
Have you ever experienced a VIP or guided tour at Walt Disney World?
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Disneyland Reaches Settlement in $5 Million Dollar Magic Key Lawsuit
Disneyland has reached a settlement in what’s being called the “Magic Key lawsuit.” The Los Angeles Times is reporting that an agreement between the parties has been reached.
Magic Key holder, and self-described Disney enthusiast Jenale Nielsen, brought the lawsuit against Disney on behalf of all Dream Key pass holders. The suit accused Disney of deceiving people who bought top-tier annual passes thinking they would get unlimited access to the parks only to find that they were blocked in favor of daily-pass purchasers.
Both parties have until the end of next month to hash out the details of a preliminary agreement and formally ask the court to approve it. “We are satisfied that this matter has been resolved,” Disney officials said in a statement emailed to The Times.
Nielsen filed the lawsuit in 2021 after she purchased the Dream Key (the top-tier annual pass) for $1399. At the time, Disney advertised the pass has having no “block-out dates”. However, Disney required all guests to make park pass reservations and Nielsen soon discovered that she couldn’t make reservations for almost any of the days she wanted to visit the parks.
“As a frequent Disneyland visitor, Ms. Nielsen thought it unlikely that all tickets and/or reservations for both Disneyland and California Adventure had already been sold out for seventeen of the 30 calendar days in November 2021,” the suit says.
Nielsen checked the Disneyland website and found that park pass reservations were still available for single- and multiple-day ticket buyers.
“The problem was not that Disney had reached its capacity and therefore could not provide reservations to its Dream Key pass holders,” the suit says. “The problem was that Disney had decided to block out reservations so that they were only available to new purchases and were not available to Dream Key pass holders.”
Disney denies any wrong-doing, stating that reservations were “subject to availability and are not guaranteed for any specific dates or park.” Nielsen argues that Magic Key Holders did not expect Disney to “artificially limit” the number of reservations available.
The settlement notice was filed last Thursday and says the agreement will resolve the case “in its entirety on a class-wide basis.” We don’t have answers regarding the proposed terms or the dollar amount of the settlement.
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Returning to Disneyland
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour is returning to Disneyland this Halloween season! Guests will hear frightful tales, enjoy a delicious Halloween treat, and catch some villainous visions and haunting tunes during Halloween Screams.
Let your tour guide lead your intimate group through Disneyland Park, adorned with eerie and delightful Halloween decorations. Hear some frighteningly fun tales as you journey to a shadowy bayou to begin the adventure-filled Pirates of the Caribbean experience. As part of the tour, get a photo op with the Hitchhiding Ghost.
On the day of the tour, enjoy reserved viewing of Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular! Only Guests with a park reservation, valid park admission and a valid reservation for Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour may enter the reserved viewing area.
Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour includes:
A 2-hour walking tour across Disneyland Park
A history of Halloween and Halloween tales specific to Disney experiences
Expedited access to Pirates of the Caribbean
Enjoy a reserved viewing area for Halloween Screams, a nighttime spectacular
A photo op with the Hitchhiking Ghosts—Audio-Animatronics from Haunted Mansion
A Disney’s Happiest Haunts Guided Tour Pin
A Halloween-themed treat
Reservations for this spooktacular tour open August 3, 2023.
The Disneyland Resort is offering two other guided tours right now.
The Celebrating Disney100 at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour lets guests discover fascinating stories of The Walt Disney Company from the past and present with a guided tour of iconic locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. This tour is 120 minutes and costs $110 plus tax per guest ages 3+.
Walt’s Main Street Story Tour allows guests to experience Main Street, U.S.A. through Walt’s eyes while uncovering the history and secrets of this iconic thoroughfare. This tour is 90 minutes and costs $160 plus tax per guest ages 3+.
Have you ever experienced a guided tour at the Disneyland Resort?
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Adorable Disney Inspired Wedding Lantern For Your Special Day!
Are you or someone you know getting married soon? This Disney Inspired Wedding Lantern created by TucoByDesigns on Etsy for $29 is a great piece to add to the special day and have some extra Disney magic. You can order yours here!
There are four different designs to choose from: Carl and Ellie in their wedding date with “You’re my greatest adventure” text, Cinderella and Prince Charming with “So this is love” text, Mickey and Minnie kissing with “Happily ever after” text and Mickey and Minnie ear hats personalized with your names and date of the wedding.
All very magical options to add to your event and live happily ever after!
Take Your Style From Zero To Hero With This Muses T-Shirt!
Would it be awesome to go to an actual The Muses World Tour? This Muses T-Shirt created by CultivateMarketFront on Etsy for $20.80+ will make you feel like a true hero that just attended the best concert ever. You can order yours here!
The design features The Muses on the front with “97 World Tour” text and the different tour dates on the back. There are also lots of t-shirt colors available to choose from!
It features a black and white Haunted Mansion design with the hitchhiking ghosts in neon green and Haunted Mansion logo against a nighttime sky. Very cool option for any Haunted Mansion fan or for the spooky season.
Hello mates! Check out the new UK Pavilion Spirit Jersey we found at the World Showcase in Epcot for $74.99. So far, this spirit jersey is only available at the park but hopefully it makes its way to shopDisney soon.
It features Mickey Mouse in the UK flag shorts and London text on the front with Mickey & Minnie in a classic red phone booth with the Big Ben in the background, a double deck bus and “Best Day In The UK” text. A great option to cozy up in Disney Style!
First Halloween Product Spotted At Walt Disney World!
We are still a few months away from the spooky season, but we already found the first Halloween product at Walt Disney World! A long sleeve shirt that will get you into the spirit to celebrate this wicked season this fall.
This long sleeve shirt comes in a bright bold orange color with a retro Walt Disney World logo in black, orange, yellow and white colors and a witch hat hanging from the Mickey Mouse icon.
This is just a little taste of all the fun merchandise that is coming soon on August 7th to shopDisney, so mark your calendars because we will be sharing all about it!
New Madame Leota Loungefly Backpack Spotted At Epcot!
Take your style to regions beyond with this new Madame Leota Loungefly Backpack we found at Epcot for $88! You can also order yours online at shopDisney before it disappears.
Because even without the psychic abilities of Madame Leota, it’s possible to see that there’s a frightfully fashionable backpack in your future. It features Madame Leota’s crystal ball in the front pocket and glow in the dark spooky icons around like the music notes, a black or in this case purple cat, candle sticks and “Madame Leota Knower and Seeker Of All” text on the back.
All-New Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party Coming to the Disney Dream
Prepare for an even more enchanting Disney Dream cruise experience this summer, as Disney Cruise Line presents an exciting new addition for guests to revel in – the dazzling and prismatic “Mickey’s Color Spin Dance Party” set to unfold on the upper decks during select sailings.
This vibrant celebration promises a blast of colorful fun for the whole family, complete with a nostalgic 90s vibe. As Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their beloved friends (including Max!) make their grand entrance in fresh new attire, the deck will come alive with infectious energy, and everyone will be ready to show off their dance moves.
The interactive nature of this unique deck party makes it a hit from the get-go. Starting with a lively sing-along pre-show featuring “Into the Unknown,” the excitement builds with every spin of the color wheel. Each character is associated with a specific color, and when the wheel lands on its hue, it’s time to join in on the merriment!
Expect a dance party like no other, with upbeat techno-infused renditions of iconic Disney songs that will have guests of all ages singing, dancing, and even doing the wave and hand jive together.
To add to the fun, Disney encourages all partygoers to dress up as their favorite characters or join the vibrant color crew dancers, who will be rocking colorful throwback tracksuits on stage!
Set sail on the Disney Dream and be a part of this unforgettable experience during select sailings, starting with the voyage to the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland.
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of color and joy aboard the Disney Dream! Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you plan that Magical Disney Dream vacation!
